Episode 1 – Project Lamport: Reaping the Benefits of Cover Crops

Welcome to the first episode of Season 2 of Agriculture 2050! This week we're joined by Dr David Purdy who is the Territory Business Manager for East Anglia at John Deere in the UK, as well as a soil health specialist with more than 35 years' experience. In this episode, David speaks to us about his involvement with Project Lamport and how the implementation of regenerative practices to control blackgrass has resulted in improved soil health, amongst other ecosystem benefits.

Useful Links

• Project Lamport– https://www.agrovista.co.uk/lamport-agx
• Video: Project Lamport Update (May 2024) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lImn99FVuxA
• Listen to previous episodes – https://shows.acast.com/agriculture2050/episodes

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